Debra Hulstein
Legal Assistant
Debra joined the firm in 1976. She is a certified paralegal in estates and trusts. She works with all the firm’s attorneys in probate, estate, trust, and related tax work. Deb and her husband, Loren, live on a farm near Sheldon. They have two children and four grandchildren.
Lori Arends
Legal Assistant
Clerical, Worthington Community College. Lori joined the firm in 1989. She works primarily with Mike Thole. Her duties include real estate matters, title opinions, estate planning, corporate work, and municipal work. Lori lives on a farm near Little Rock, Iowa with her husband, Erwin. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Lesa Kruger
Legal Assistant
Lesa attended Nettleton Business College. She joined the firm in 1990, and assists all the attorneys as needed. As the office’s main receptionist, she answers the phone and greets clients. She also maintains the firm’s accounts receivable and collections. Lesa and her husband, Dan, live and farm near Sibley, Iowa. They have four children and ten grandchildren.
Marsha Hilbrands
Bookkeeper/Legal Assistant
Nora Miller
Legal Assistant
Nora joined the firm in 2016, and assists all attorneys as needed, but works primarily with Nathan Rockman. Education: Associates of Art Degree in Paralegal Studies, Kirkwood Community College and Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Colorado Technical University. Her duties include assisting with title opinions, corporate files, litigation, opening & closing files, and managing office supplies.